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AMD has unveiled the Ryzen 9 9950X3D2, a 16-core CPU with dual 3D V-Cache and a total of 192 MB L3 cache, available starting April 22 for $899. The processor offers a 5 to 10 percent performance boost in creative workloads and is AMD's most expensive desktop CPU outside HEDT and server platforms. Meanwhile, a performance test of Pragmata on the Switch 2 reveals significant compromises compared to the PS5 version, particularly in frame rate and visual details like lighting and shadows, despite DLSS upscaling.
AMD Ryzen AI 400: New Desktop APUs with Zen 5 and RDNA 3.5 for AM5 Socket Arrive in 2026
AMD has unveiled the Ryzen AI 400 APUs for desktop PCs, featuring Zen 5 architecture and RDNA 3.5 graphics, which will be available in socketed form for the AM5 socket for the first time. The Pro series includes twelve models with TDPs from 35 to 65 watts, based on the Gorgon Point design and equipped with a 50 TOPS NPU. Initially, the processors will only be available in OEM prebuilt systems, not for the DIY market. Additionally, MSI has introduced a new AIO liquid cooling prototype optimized for AMD's AM5 platform.
Intel Nova Lake-S and AMD Olympic Ridge: Next-Gen CPUs Set for 2027 Launch
Intel and AMD have delayed the launch of their next-generation CPUs to 2027. Intel plans to debut its Core Ultra Series 4 processors, codenamed 'Nova Lake-S', likely at CES, while AMD will release its Zen 6-based Ryzen desktop CPUs under the name 'Olympic Ridge'. Both generations are expected to deliver higher performance, larger cache sizes, and continued support for the AM5 socket. The delay is attributed to ongoing silicon and DRAM shortages affecting the broader PC industry.